| Case | County / Judge | Motion | Ruling | Indexed | Hearing |
|---|
santabarbara · Civil James F. Rigali |
| Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary |
| Deficiencies to be rectified |
| May 29, 2026 |
| May 19, 2026 |
26PR00171 Estate of Fernando Contreras | santabarbara · Civil James F. Rigali | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | CONTINUED | Jun 16, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
23STCV13274 MORDCHAI BRAFMAN v. SEAN BENAROYA, et al. | la · FamilyLaw Unknown | Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend; Plaintiff's motion for trial preference; Defendant DWP's motion for judgment on the pleadings; Defendant Williams Rubi's motion for judgment on the pleadings | Plaintiff's motion for leave to amend is DENIED; Plaintiff's motion for trial preference is DENIED without prejudice; Defendant Los Angeles Department of Water and Power's motion for judgment on the pleadings is GRANTED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND; Defendant Williams Rubi's motion for judgment on the pleadings is GRANTED WITHOUT LEAVE TO AMEND. | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
23CV409948 Stephen Lee v. Citibank, N.A. | santaclara · Civil Jeffrey B. El-Hajj | Motion for Summary Judgment; Motion for Summary Adjudication | Motion for summary judgment denied. Motion for summary adjudication granted as to the first cause of action and denied as to the second cause of action. | May 18, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
26PR00171 Estate of Fernando Contreras | santabarbara · Civil James F. Rigali | Petition for Probate and Letters Testamentary | Proof of Publication required | Jun 12, 2026 | May 19, 2026 |
34-2007-00881161-CL-CL-GDS Hudson & Keyse, LLC vs. Bikram Jam Singh | sacramento · Civil Julie G. Yap | Order to Show Cause Re: Why Creditors’ Application for Order for Sale of Dwelling Should Not Be Granted | CONTINUED | Aug 3, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
2021-1178346 HONOR FINANCE, LLC vs. SPIREON, INC. | orange · Civil Scott A. Steiner | Demurrer to First Amended Complaint | Overruled in part and sustained in part with leave to amend | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CIVSB2415226 Xiaolin Tom Wu v. Wenxiao Wang, et al. | sanbernardino · Civil Gilbert G. Ochoa | Motion for Determination of Good Faith Settlement | GRANTED | Jun 8, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CV0008811 Richard E. Keith Survivors Trust v. Judith Keith | marin · Civil Sheila S. Lichtblau | DEMURRER | OVERRULED | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
2025CUCO050634 BETHANY ESTRADA vs COLDWELL BANKER REALTY, et al. | ventura · Civil | Defendants eXp Realty of California, Inc. and Jason Walter’s Demurrer to First Amended Complaint; Defendants Exp Realty of California, Inc. and Jason Walter’s Motion to Strike Portions of the First Amended Complaint | Demurrer SUSTAINED without leave to amend. Motion to Strike denied as MOOT. | May 20, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
25CV05870 McLemore v. Covenant Living Communities & Services | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Demurrer; 2. Motion to Strike | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Jul 15, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
34-2007-00881161-CL-CL-GDS Hudson & Keyse, LLC vs. Bikram Jam Singh | sacramento · Civil Julie G. Yap | Order to Show Cause Re: Why Creditors’ Application for Order for Sale of Dwelling Should Not Be Granted | CONTINUED | Aug 3, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
25CECG04045 Joy C&C LLC v. Yang | fresno · Probate Kristi Culver Kapetan | Plaintiff/Cross-Defendants’ Demurrer to Cross-Complaint and Motion to Strike Portions of Cross-Complaint | Sustain demurrer; grant leave to amend 1st-12th causes of action; deny leave for 13th-14th; deny motion to strike as moot. | May 19, 2026 | May 20, 2026 |
CIVDS1505190 Modern Adjustment Bureau v. Ileia Nash aka Ileia Westina Nash, et al. | sanbernardino · Civil Joseph Widman | Motion to set aside default and default judgment | DENIED | Jun 8, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
23FL0273 Angela Schuler v. Martin Schuler | eldorado · Civil | Request for Order (RFO); Motion for Sanctions | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Aug 5, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
22CV396049 Jose Lopez Mendez v. Heriberto Mote Ponce | santaclara · Civil Jeffrey B. El-Hajj | Demurrer to the complaint | Sustained without leave to amend | May 20, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
25PR000301 In the Matter of 2012 Irrevocable Matthew L. Gennet Trust | napa · Civil Cynthia P. Smith | Motion to quash service of summons and complaint for lack of jurisdiction | GRANTED | Jun 9, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
PFL20180720 Frank B. LaRosa v. Marianna LaRosa | eldorado · Civil | Request for Order (RFO); Motion to Strike; Request for Attorney Fees | GRANTED in part, DENIED in part | Aug 5, 2026 | May 21, 2026 |
VCU331451 Jiroud, Shokouh vs. American Family Connect Property and Casualty Insurance Co. | tulare-civil · Civil Bret D. Hillman | Motion to Compel Arbitration | DENIED | May 22, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
FDI-15-783933 Christopher Marsh v. Vesna Marsh | sf · FamilyLaw Ai Mori | REQUEST FOR ORDER: ENFORCE JUDGMENT RE AVIVA UK PENSION(S) | Wife shall draft Letter of Authority; Husband shall sign and investigate transfer; review hearing set for 8/4/2026. | Jun 29, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
VCU330462 Sierra Range Construction vs. Lower Tule River Irrigation | tulare-civil · Civil David C. Mathias | Petition for Relief from Claim Presentation Requirements | DENIED | May 22, 2026 | May 26, 2026 |
Stark 2, LLC vs. Barton Stark 2, LLC v. Austin Barton | orange · Civil Hon. Donald F. Gaffney | Anti-SLAPP Motion | GRANTED in part and DENIED in part. | Jun 8, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
26CV005473 ASSEMBLIES OF GOD, NORTHERN CALIFORNIA AND NEVADA DISTRICT COUNCIL, INC. vs HARVEST CHURCH ELK GROVE, et al. | sacramento · Civil | Application for a temporary restraining order and order to show cause re issuance of preliminary injunction | GRANTED | Jul 15, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
VENCI00509700 Las Posas Valley Water Rights Coalition, et al., v. Fox Canyon Groundwater Management Agency, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | Motion of Eco-Farm, LLC, for Leave to Intervene | Motion granted. | Jun 29, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
VCU330672 Castro, Shantal A vs. Tractor Supply Company of Utah. LLC et al | tulare-civil · Civil David C. Mathias | Defendants' Motion to Compel Arbitration | GRANTED | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
VCU332573 Crain, Michele R vs. FCA US, LLC | tulare-civil · Civil David C. Mathias | Defendants' (1) Demurrer and (2) Motion to Strike | Mixed | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
24-01403120 Homman Holding, Inc. vs. Epps | orange · Civil Sandy N. Leal | Motion to Disqualify Attorney of Record | DENIED | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
30-2025-01503670 Truong vs. Dong | orange · Civil H. Shaina Colover | Demurrer to Amended Complaint | SUSTAINED in part with leave to amend and OVERRULED in part | May 28, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
23-01355122 Hernandez vs. State of California | orange · Civil Richard Y. Lee | Demurrer | SUSTAINED | May 27, 2026 | May 28, 2026 |
23PR194757 In re the Estate of Anne Sorden | santaclara · Probate Theodore C. Zayner | Consolidation | Consolidated | Jun 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
CIVSB2221393 ROBBI CARTER v. AMARI JONES | sanbernardino · Civil Gilbert G. Ochoa | Motion to Set Aside Entry of Default and Default Judgment | GRANTED | Jun 12, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
23CV428384 James Sorden v. Carol Sordenstone | santaclara · Probate Theodore C. Zayner | Consolidation | Consolidated | Jun 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
25CV476451 Darnell Johnson v. Narinder Bains, et al. | santaclara · Civil Vincent I. Parrett | Demurrer to the Complaint | Overruled in Part and Sustained in Part with Leave to Amend | May 28, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
22PR192746 In re the Anne M. Sorden Living Trust | santaclara · Probate Theodore C. Zayner | Motion for Reconsideration of Consolidation; Motion for Relief of Waiver; Motion for Monetary and Issue or Evidentiary Sanctions against Respondent; Motion for Monetary Sanctions against M&H; Motion for Protective Order | CONTINUED (Reconsideration); DENIED (Protective Order except as to Rakib matter); GRANTED IN PART (Monetary sanctions against Respondent); DENIED (Sanctions against M&H) | Jun 11, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
22PR193370 In re the Sorden Family 2018 Revocable Trust | santaclara · Probate Theodore C. Zayner | Consolidation | Consolidated | Jun 8, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
24WM000101 GOVERNMENT ACCOUNTABILITY & OVERSIGHT vs THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE | sacramento · Civil | Petition for Writ of Mandate | DENIED | Jun 5, 2026 | May 29, 2026 |
25CV07410 Keri Common v. Santa Barbara Unified School District, et al. | santabarbara · Civil Thomas Anderle | 1. Demurrer of Defendant Santa Barbara Unified School District to Plaintiff's Complaint; 2. Motion of Defendant Santa Barbara Unified School District to Strike Portions of Plaintiff's Complaint | SUSTAINED IN PART / OVERRULED IN PART | Jul 31, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
VCU331528 Martinez, Juana vs. FCA US, LLC | tulare-civil · Civil Nathan D. Ide | Demurrer to Sixth Cause of Action for Concealment | OVERRULED | May 30, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
26CV002658 IN THE MATTER OF: CHRISTINE LALLY | sacramento · Civil Julie G. Yap | Order to Show Cause Re: Why Compliance with Department of Consumer Affairs/Medical Board Investigational Subpoena Duces Tecum Should Not Be Compelled | GRANTED. Respondent is ordered to comply with the investigative subpoena and produce the requested documents as identified in the subpoena no later than June 3, 2026. | Jun 2, 2026 | Jun 1, 2026 |
FDI-24-800170 DORA LUZ MACIAS SANCHEZ v. ADAN MIGUEL VELAZQUEZ BLAS | sf · FamilyLaw Ai Mori | REQUEST FOR ORDER RE SPOUSAL OR PARTNER SUPPORT, CHILD SUPPORT, ATTORNEY FEES AND COSTS | GRANTED IN PART, DENIED IN PART | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 2, 2026 |
25CECG05491 Penaloza v. Brand | fresno · Civil lmg | Motion to Quash Summons | GRANTED | Jun 15, 2026 | Jun 3, 2026 |
23CV424597 Cowley v. Apple, Inc. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Beth McGowen | Motion for Reclassification | DENIED | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
25CV023124 SAPP vs G2 SECURE STAFF, LLC., A LIMITED LIABILITY COMPANY, et al. | sacramento · Civil | Motion to Compel Arbitration and Stay Action | GRANTED | Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
25FL1040 MICHAEL HAMMEL V. MICHELLE HAMMEL | eldorado · Civil Unknown | Request for Order (RFO) seeking property control orders | DENIED | Aug 5, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
FDI-22-796491 Jessica Brignolo v. Simon Thorneycroft | sf · FamilyLaw Ai Mori | Ex Parte Application; Order Shortening Time | DENIED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
CGC25631330 MINHEE YU VS. CHUNG GON YOO ET AL | sf · Civil Charles F. Haines | DEMURRER to COMPLAINT | SUSTAINED with leave to amend | Jun 4, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
26FL0254 BENJAMIN DE ALBA V. ASHLEY DE ALBA | eldorado · Civil Unknown | RFO for child and spousal support; division of adoption funding | GRANTED in part | Aug 5, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
24CV433252 Gaspar v. Big T Supermarket, Inc. | santaclara · ComplexCivil Beth McGowen | Motion for Preliminary Approval of Class Settlement | GRANTED | Jun 9, 2026 | Jun 4, 2026 |
25CV07301 Theresa Colosi, MD vs Montecito Bank & Trust MBT et al | santabarbara · Civil | Motion: Vexatious Litigant | GRANTED | Jun 29, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |
25CV07301 Theresa Colosi, MD v. Montecito Bank & Trust MBT et al | santabarbara · Civil Donna D. Geck | Motion: Change Venue; Motion: Vexatious Litigant | GRANTED | Jul 14, 2026 | Jun 5, 2026 |